Local Sourcing Partners Leverage Olympia Food Co-op’s strong local sourcing network with farms and organic producers to expand wholesale supply of produce, bulk foods, and ethically sourced meats and dairy for both stores and the Garden Center. Propose onboarding local vendors, private label opportunities, and seasonal product programs to deepen supplier relationships and drive recurring orders.

Cross Store Upsell The Eastside deli and Westside garden center and Free Store present cross-sell opportunities for bundled offerings, such as fresh produce with ready-to-eat items, kitchen and canning supplies with seasonal kits, or garden products paired with specialty foods. Offer co-branded promotions and in store demos to increase basket size.

Community Education Their focus on food preparation, preservation and sustainable living creates a channel for educational kits, demonstrations, and supplier-promoted workshops. Propose supplying bulk ingredients, demo-ready product bundles, and sponsor-driven classes that showcase your products while driving trials.

Marketing Collaboration With an active digital footprint using WordPress and Mailchimp, there is opportunity to co-create targeted campaigns, product spotlights, and events that reach a health conscious, locally minded customer base. Offer ready-made marketing assets, seasonal signage, and data-backed promotions.

Sustainability Partnerships The co-op’s mission alignment with local production and community development opens doors for sponsorships, loyalty programs, and donated product partnerships. Propose mutually beneficial collaborations for events, in-store tastings, and education initiatives that raise product awareness and social impact.